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Can Toyota EVER make a door that stays open when opened? We've got a 1994 T-100 Pickup, a 2008 Prius and a 2010 Prius. In-Laws have a Sonoma. How come even parked facing downhill, opening a Toyota door results in the door bouncing or even closing back as if the stay never caught? Can't tell you the number of times folks have skinned their legs getting out of any of ... 10 Jun 2010 21:18
Damn air dam I just purchased a new air dam for the second time in two months. $65 I would like to have spent, possibly, other ways. Would not having an air dam be of any great detriment to the Prius, considering I drive mine nearly always in town, at less than highway speeds? -- Regards, Pete pgranzeau(a)cox.net ... 27 Jun 2010 07:26
Toyota hid Lexus Lurching Transmission Hardware Defects from Consumers "Five months before the new 2002 Lexus ES hit showroom floors, the company's U.S. engineers sent a test report to Toyota City in Japan: The luxury sedan shifted gears so roughly that it was "not acceptable for production." Days later, another Japanese executive sent an e-mail to top managers saying that despite ... 24 May 2010 16:52
Toyota partners with Tesla to make electric cars Toyota is partnering with Tesla to make electric cars. Toyota has made a deal to buy the initial $50 million dollars of Telsa's upcoming $100 million dollar initial public stock Tesla has lost more than $236 million since its founding in 2003.. With Toyota's financial support and a 2009 $465 million federal govern... 23 May 2010 20:11
Toyota misled public about probes, Democrats charge So it seems the company, Exponent, really didn't do much at all. It's just a tool for PR and its lawyers. "Democratic lawmakers accused Toyota on Thursday of misleading the public about its probes into sudden acceleration, saying the automaker and its outside engineering firm were worried more about lawsuits and ... 24 May 2010 16:52
Toyota recalls 3,800 Lexus LS sedans for steering computer fix Another computer induced problem. "Toyota Motor Corp. recalled about 3,800 Lexus LS sedans in the United States Friday to repair a problem with the steering system. The recall affects late 2009 and certain 2010 model year Lexus LS 460 and LS 600h L vehicles to address an issue with the steering system, in whic... 24 May 2010 16:52
Battery Longevity Nearly a decade has passed, and I was wondering ( I have a 2001 ) as to the real world practical expected long term performance. So far as I can tell, mine is performing as good as in 2001. Others experiences and perceptions most welcome and thanks ... ... 23 May 2010 15:48
Updating the Prius GPS Has anyone had their Prius GPS system updated recently? What's the cost and are there less expensive alternatives via non-dealer service facilities? TKM ... 19 May 2010 14:57
Prius upgrades for the next generation Possible Upgrades for the Prius ======================= have a plug-in option increase electric motor power 2x (use lighter rare earth permanent magnets) increase traction battery power capacity 2x (use li-ion polymer ) increase ICE power output efficiency by 33% (VTEC + variable cylinder) increase approximate... 20 May 2010 01:58
Lexus HS Under Performing Sales Target That's too bad. Lexus is the great Buick that the old GM couldn't build. "U.S. sales of the Lexus HS 250h, the first dedicated hybrid-electric vehicle from Toyota Motor Corp.s luxury division, are running below target with 1,076 deliveries in April, according to Wards data. Lexus had hoped to sell 20,000-22,... 10 May 2010 23:15 |